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USDA’s $8 Billion Farm Aid Program: Legal Authority, Economic Effects, and What it Means for Farmers and Ranchers

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October 20, 2026
Roger McEowen

On October 19, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it would make $8 billion available for one-time payments to American farmers through the Harvest Fuel Relief (HFR) Program.